The Town FilesBonita Springs, Florida
City in Lee County · population 53,644 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $497,100
- Household income
- $95,210
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 62.1
Bonita Springs is a city of 53,644 people in Lee County, Florida. The median home is worth $497,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 92% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 83% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 81% of Florida towns.
How Bonita Springs ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bonita Springs is worth $497,100, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.2 times the median household income of $95,210, which is more affordable than 33% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,882 a month. 81.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bonita Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $497,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,882 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $95,210 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 81.8% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 29.8% | — |
Who lives in Bonita Springs
| People | Bonita Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.1 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 44.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 10.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.8% | — |
| Work from home | 19.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Bonita Springs
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 54.4°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 119 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bonita Springs since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 11, 1968 about 8.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 30, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 10 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 18, 2001.
Severe weather in Lee County since 1996
Lee County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Lee County
Lee County had 299,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,578 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Bonita Springs itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Bonita Springs
6 public schools with 5,424 students, about 27.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONITA SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,528 | 28.3 |
| BONITA SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL (charter) | K-8 | 1,320 | 62.9 |
| BONITA SPRINGS MIDDLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | 6-8 | 775 | 19.9 |
| OAK CREEK CHARTER SCHOOL OF BONITA SPRINGS (charter) | K-8 | 626 | 21.6 |
| SPRING CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 620 | 20.7 |
| BONITA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 555 | 20.6 |
Towns near Bonita Springs
- Estero, FL5.0 mi · 36,939 people · home $461,900
- Naples Park, FL6.6 mi · 5,092 people · home $690,900
- Florida Gulf Coast University, FL7.6 mi · 3,659 people · home —
- Three Oaks, FL8.2 mi · 5,472 people · home $479,500
- Pelican Bay, FL8.5 mi · 6,660 people · home $1,287,900
- Island Walk, FL8.5 mi · 2,812 people · home $667,900
- San Carlos Park, FL8.7 mi · 18,563 people · home $325,000
- Vineyards, FL9.3 mi · 3,883 people · home $651,800
Bonita Springs questions
Is Bonita Springs, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bonita Springs scores better for retirees than 81% of Florida towns and quieter than 71%. 44.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.1).
How much does a house cost in Bonita Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Bonita Springs is valued at $497,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,210, so homes cost about 5.2 times income. Median rent is $1,882 a month.
What is the weather like in Bonita Springs?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 54.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bonita Springs get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bonita Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 11, 1968. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)